Mary Perkins
Mary Perkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 February 1944 Bristol, England |
| Education | Fairfield Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Cardiff University |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Founder of Specsavers |
| Spouse | Doug Perkins |
| Children | 3 |
Dame Mary Lesley Perkins, DBE (born 14 February 1944) is an English billionaire who is the co-founder of Specsavers, the British retail optometry chain.
Together with her husband, co-founder and chairman Doug Perkins, Dame Mary has three children, all of whom work for Specsavers, and are eventually expected to take over the privately-owned company.
In spring 2015, her net worth was estimated to be £1.45 billion.